Pakistan (148/5) defeat Afghanistan (147/6) by 5 wickets after another late blitz by Asif Ali

[MenInG]

Target = 148

Question = Can Pakistan chase that down?

Let's go Pakistan!




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[Justcrazy]

148 is the target for Pakistan !

 

[JibranAnsari]

Gonna be a nailbiter

 

[Rana]

Pakistan cannot be casual here like they were against New Zealand

 

[ARK Rafay]

Gave away 25 more runs than should have.

 

[Da_Future_Knick]

Pakistan have given about 20-25 runs more than they should’ve.
Fakhar will be the key, short boundary for the lefty’s. Pakistan need to start off well.

 

[asadee]

Need to get as many runs in powerplay and not be cautious before spinners come

 

[Mas-LFC]

Good recovery from Afghanistan.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Tough chase coming up, cant afford slow start like the last game. Also players like babar and Fakhar need to play spin better.

 

[Uzi]

Bowling was poor today - specifically from Hasan and Rauf. Gave far too many runs at the back end.

Need to get off to a solid start with the bat. We don't want to be behind the game when the spinners bowl after the powerplay.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Imad said that the ball was stopping earlier but in the latter half of the innings but was coming on to the bat well later on.

This is the thing. It's not just the dew. The wicket just seems to settle in a bit better after 10 overs or so and then just gets better and better to bat regardless of dew.

 

[Shaddy86]

Malik and Hafeez are the key here. Won't expect much from Fakhar or Asif Ali they're both vulnerable against spin. Pakistan should have bowled hafeez couple of overs, Hassan wouldn't have to bowl that horrible over at the end.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Imad’s importance to this team should never be overlooked. Without his bowling both New Zealand and Afghanistan would have scored 20 more runs than they did. He is essential

 

[bilawal666]

Pakistani have bowled very poorly today. I think Afghanistan might burst Pakistan's bubble tonight.

 

[Bull]

This is gonna be a cracker of match although pakistan Should win this without any hiccups but it's pakistan they will make a match of this one.

 

[mrtaim3]

The pitch looks good. It would be an easy chase for Pakistan.

However, for the next match Hassan Ali should be dropped. Can we play Dahani? When are travel reserves eligible to play?

 

[UsmanhailsAfridi]

Mujeeb will bowl 3 in PP.

Need to play out the first 6 overs without damage.

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Pakistani have bowled very poorly today. I think Afghanistan might burst Pakistan's bubble tonight.

They'll burst many tbh. Incredible array of powerhitting and spin twins

 

[ARK Rafay]

Mujeeb and Rashid v Babar and Fakhar

 

[Da_Future_Knick]

If Pakistan can complete the PP at 45/50 with 0 wickets, that’s the start we need. Not 25/30 runs at the end of the PP

 

[msb314]

As much as I wanted to chase a lower score - still think we are favorites. Doesn’t seem like there are too many demons in this pitch.

 

[RajBan]

Pakistan has the right batsmen and temperament. Their solid openers with good players if spin in the middle overs gives them the edge.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Should win flat pitch

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

I guess we'll see if our batting line up is actually any good beyond the two openers today.

 

[shariqnoor]

Shoaib Malik is the key here. He plays the spinners the best.

 

[oatmeal]

Should be an easy chase

 

[Shafi]

If Babar and Riz fail match will be over for us. If Afghan win by 30 runs they can go to semi. Afghan 55 Pak 45.

 

[Justcrazy]

Mujeeb to start the proceedings

 

[imshally81]

Imad’s importance to this team should never be overlooked. Without his bowling both New Zealand and Afghanistan would have scored 20 more runs than they did. He is essential

Need Nawaz in XI too... How? I don't know

 

[imshally81]

Just 3 runs in first over

 

[iRfaN_LA]

Hafeez and Malik should have bowled. Babar missed the trick here.

 

[pakistanisgreat]

Nabi to bowl

 

[silentkiller187]

need to swing put these spinners of their lengths and line , rather than trying to play them out

 

[Nasty Naz]

The ball seems like its coming onto the bat better than we've seen in past games.

 

[pakistanisgreat]

Need to chip in singles

 

[silentkiller187]

The ball seems like its coming onto the bat better than we've seen in past games.

give it 5 10 overs and should come on even better with dew

 

[oatmeal]

Sensible batting by Rizwan. It's not a big total. Just need to keep wickets in hand and it will never get out of hand

 

[Rana]

Looking for singles in the powerplay

 

[imshally81]

4444

 

[Rana]

44444

 

[pakistanisgreat]

11 in 2

 

[Jabo]

would like them to use the PP

 

[pakistanisgreat]

Mujeeb to continue

 

[Rana]

Great running

 

[pakistanisgreat]

Outttt

 

[imshally81]

Rizwan gone

 

[silentkiller187]

gone rizwan

 

[Rana]

Rizwan gone

 

[oatmeal]

Afghanistan needs wickets in the couple of overs or this game is over

 

[Jabo]

Sensible batting by Rizwan. It's not a big total. Just need to keep wickets in hand and it will never get out of hand

playing against Afg
if they cant bat fast and use the PP to hit the boundaries

what are they going to do when chasing a big score
need to show some enthusiasm and bat aggressive

instead of 1s in the PP

 

[pakistanisgreat]

Played a rash shot

 

[silentkiller187]

get professor in

 

[Nasty Naz]

No need for that Rizwan...

 

[Rana]

This is a batting track

Pakistan shouldn’t flop this

 

[pakistanisgreat]

I would send hafeez instead zaman

 

[Inswing]

hate to say this but we are losing it.

 

[oatmeal]

Afghanistan needs wickets in the couple of overs or this game is over

And they got one just as I posted.

Afghanistan has now got more Pakistan wickets in this world cup than India

 

[uzairmanzoor13]

This is gonna be a tough chase. Hope we come through!

 

[Jabo]

Zaman will fall quick

he won't use his brain and slog it
Babar will slow down

poor start

 

[pakistanisgreat]

Zaman in
Not comfortable

 

[Nasty Naz]

Why is Fakhar coming in...

Their off-spinners are bowling and Fakhar struggles against that.

 

[Rana]

Fakhar isn’t set up to hit the ball

 

[uzairmanzoor13]

Babar holds the key for us.

 

[pakistanisgreat]

Mujeeb 2 done
Need to attack nabi and pacers

 

[oatmeal]

Just give the strike to Babar

 

[JibranAnsari]

Good start by afghanistan

 

[cricketkashmir]

Pakistan had to go after one spinner. And Nabi was the right choice, just did not come off

 

[TeamPak95]

 

[TeamPak95]

Oh boy, Fakhar vs Mujeeb, Nabi

 

[pakistanisgreat]

Need a boundary here

 

[TeamPak95]

I feel like the plan should be to rotate strike vs the spinners, go after the fast bowlers.

 

[Rana]

What is Pakistan’s game plan here?

Are they hoping to target 10 an over in the last 10?

 

[topspin]

Unlike the contests against India and NZ, I felt Pakistan didn't have the same focus in their bowling. Barring Shaheen, who was once again outstanding, I feel the contest got the better off our bowlers, who did not play with their heads.

If we bowled like this against India, we would have conceded at least 200.

 

[imshally81]

4 and 6

 

[pakistanisgreat]

Good
Need to respect mujeeb

 

[Rana]

Crazy hit!

 

[Asif321]

Fakhara almost caught

 

[Nasty Naz]

That was a little too scary Fakhar.

 

[Zeshan547]

Need a boundary here

Bro you must try lottery today...

 

[oatmeal]

Massive 66666